Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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